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History Has its Eyes On You

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Today my fiance and I had the privilege of being volunteer judges for NYC History Day at the Museum of the City of New York. As avid history buffs, I am so grateful to have shared this experience together. Students can perform, create websites, create documentaries, posters or papers surrounding the annual theme. The theme this year was Triumph and Tragedy and students were tasked with selecting a historical event that highlighted both elements. This was an amazing and inspiring day where middle and high school students were able to showcase their hard work and where I could work with other educators to observe and evaluate the projects. Students who place here will be going to the state competition and those who place at state will then go to nationals. I was so glad to have the opportunity to see so many students passionate about history in a world filled with social media and focus on the now. I hope to share this event with colleagues and my own students and have them participate. I am so happy with a day filled with students and history and new colleagues and I was lucky I to be "in the room where it happens" today.
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  1. AndreaMarch 10, 2019 at 5:03 PM

    I can't resist a Hamilton quote. This sounds like a great experience for both you and the students. Thank you for sharing it with us!

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  2. UnknownMarch 10, 2019 at 6:54 PM

    That must have been an exciting and stimulating day. Thanks for sharing history with us.

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  3. JenMarch 10, 2019 at 7:22 PM


    You had me at the Hamilton references! What a cool experience, how did you get to be a part of it?

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